#NYC Cocktail: Frose All Day Slushy

NYC is seeing temperatures of 100+ degree temperatures and we need to stay refreshed and hydrated the best way we know how — sorbet, chilled wine, and of course water.

Rose brand, Maison Marcel has teamed up with boozy ice cream shop, Tipsy Scoop to release the Frose All Day Slushy. A perfect combination of refreshing and sweet, this slushy will blend white peach sorbet with still rose, which encompasses notes of peach, lychee, and elderflower. To top it all of, the slushy will be adorned with edible rose petals and peach rings!

This limited flavor will be available by the pint ($12) and scoop for pickup and delivery from either of Tipsy Scoop’s NYC storefront locations (217 East 26th Street in Manhattan and 270 Metropolitan Ave in Brooklyn), and is available for takeaway from the Brooklyn location. The Frose All Day 3-pint pack ($36) is available for store pick up or NYC delivery, and also nationwide shipping.

#IndustryNews: Diageo announces creation of the world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle

Diageo, makers of Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, has today announced that it has created the world’s first ever 100% plastic free paper-based spirits bottle, made entirely from sustainably sourced wood. The bottle will debut with Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, in early 2021.

It comes as Diageo announces that it has launched a new partnership with Pilot Lite, a venture management company, to launch Pulpex Limited, a new world-leading sustainable packaging technology company. To ensure that the technology can be used in every area of life, Pulpex Limited has established a partner consortium of world leading FMCG companies in non-competing categories including Unilever, and PepsiCo, with further partners expected to be announced later in the year. The consortium partners are each expecting to launch their own branded paper bottles, based on Pulpex Limited’s design and technology, in 2021.

Pulpex Limited has developed a ‘first-of-its-kind’ scalable paper-based bottle designed and developed to be 100% plastic free and expected to be fully recyclable. The bottle is made from sustainably sourced pulp to meet food-safe standards and will be fully recyclable in standard waste streams.  The technology will allow brands to rethink their packaging designs, or move existing designs into paper, whilst not compromising on the existing quality of the product.

Ewan Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer, Diageo PLC, said: “We’re proud to have created this world first. We are constantly striving to push the boundaries within sustainable packaging and this bottle has the potential to be truly ground-breaking. It feels fitting that we should launch it with Johnnie Walker, a brand that has often led the way in innovation throughout its 200 years existence.”

Pulpex Limited’s technology allows it to produce a variety of plastic-free, single mould bottles that can be used across a range of consumer goods. The packaging has been designed to contain a variety of liquid products and will form part of Diageo’s commitment towards Goal 12 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’.

Richard Slater, Chief R&D Officer, Unilever, said: “We believe in tackling plastic waste through innovation and collaboration. We are going to halve our use of virgin plastic at Unilever, reducing our use of plastic packaging by more than 100,000 tonnes in the next five years. Joining forces to develop and test paper bottles is an incredibly exciting step forward, and we’re delighted to be working together to tackle one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time.”

Simon Lowden, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo, said: “Innovative solutions and partnerships are critical to driving meaningful progress toward a circular economy. The Pulpex consortium is well positioned to deliver sustainable packaging at scale and across industries, having impact beyond what any organization could achieve alone. We’re proud to be a part of it.” 

Sandy Westwater, Director, Pilot Lite said, “We’re thrilled to be working with global brand leaders in this consortium. By working together, we can use the collective power of the brands to help minimise the environmental footprint of packaging by changing manufacturing and consumer behaviours.”

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BACARDÍ Tangerine

Oh x-squeeze me~! Can’t wait to try BACARDÍ’s newest flavor, Tangerine!

BACARDÍ rum, the world’s most awarded rum, announced today the latest addition to the iconic brand’s flavored rum family, BACARDÍ Tangerine. Now available nationwide and with a new bottle design, BACARDÍ Tangerine, is infused with rich tangerine flavors to create a tangy and fresh taste, inspired by the brand’s Caribbean heritage.

Use #BACARDITangerine to share your summer concoctions!

To read the full press release click here.

Comic Themed Cocktails

Any Batman fans out there? Check out these cool Batman themed cocktails! We like the Joker!

Serves 1

3 oz. grape Jolly Rancher-infused vodka (see below)
¼ oz. lime juice
Seltzer

To make the infused vodka: Unwrap 10–12 purple Jolly Ranchers and put them in a sealable jar or bottle. Add 1½ cups of vodka, seal, shake, and let sit overnight or until candy fully dissolves when you shake the bottle. Chill until ready to use.

Add 3 oz. infused vodka and lime juice to a Collins glass with ice, stir, and fill with seltzer. Garnish with lime slice.

To see the rest of the recipes follow the link: 7 Batman Themed Cocktails

Father’s Day is Coming!

Father’s Day is this weekend! Celebrate with a Big Daddy!

Cocktails for National Martini Day!

The martini is one of the best known cocktails in history and on June 19^th we celebrate it with Martini Day!  Though we do not know the true origins of this iconic drink, one thing is for sure…they are delicious!  Whether you like them up, on the rocks, shaken, stirred or dirty, we have a martini for you.

 

Raspberry Blush

 

2 oz. Sobieski Raspberry Vodka

¾ oz. lime juice

¾ oz. simple syrup

½ oz. pomegranate juice

Raspberry and mint sprig for garnish

Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, except the pomegranate juice.  Shake and strain into chilled martini glass. Top with pomegranate juice and garnish with raspberry and mint sprig.

Created by Kim Haasarud, Liquid Architecture for Sobieski Vodka

 

CAMUS-Politan

 

1 ½ oz. CAMUS VS Elegance Cognac

¾ oz. orange liqueur

¾ oz. cranberry juice

¼ oz. lime juice

Lime twist for garnish

Combine all ingredients with ice and shake.  Strain into a martini glass.  Garnish with a lime twist.

The Green Hour

 

1 oz. Lucid Absinthe

1 oz. melon liqueur

1 ½ oz. lemonade

½ oz. sweet ‘n sour mix

Top with lemon-lime soda and seltzer water Lime wheel for garnish

Squeeze lime and drop into shaker. Shake and strain into martini glass. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda and seltzer water. Garnish with lime wheel and serve.

 

 

 

Happy Mardi Gras!

Les Bontemps:  A classic version of an Absinthe Suissesse

1 ½ oz. Sobieski Vodka

½ oz. Lucid Absinthe

½ oz. cream

½ oz. simple syrup

1 egg white

Add all ingredients in a shaker and shake vigorously without ice.  Then, add ice and shake again.  Strain and serve in a tall glass.

 

CAMUS Carnival: A festive version of a Vieux Carré. 

1 oz. CAMUS VS Elegance Cognac

¾ oz. rye whiskey

¾ oz. sweet vermouth

1 dash of Peychaud’s Bitters

1 dash of Angostura bitters

Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake.  Strain and serve in a rocks glass.

 

More Beads: Lucid Absinthe gives a unique twist to a traditional Sazerac.

 

1 oz. Lucid Absinthe

2 oz. rye

3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

1 sugar cube

1 lemon peel

Fill a rocks glass with ice and set aside. Muddle the sugar cube and bitters in a mixing glass. Add the rye and ice and stir to chill and dissolve the sugar. Dump the ice out of the rocks glass and rinse with Lucid, discard excess. Pour the contents of the mixing glass into the rinsed rocks glass. Rub lemon on the rim.

Big Game Cocktails

The teams are set and the cocktails are here!  Who you rooting for?

Red Zone Punch

                       
Serves 20
1 bottle of Sobieski Vodka (750 ml)
8 oz. orange liqueur
6 oz. orange juice
8 oz. cranberry juice
6 oz. pineapple juice
Champagne
Lemon slices for garnish

Add all ingredients into bowl and stir generously.  Top with lemon slices for garnish.   Top with Champagne to taste.

Hail Mary

½ oz. Sobieski Vodka
½ oz. Triple Sec
½ oz. green-apple schnapps
½ oz. Botran Rum
½ oz.  Ungava Gin
3 oz. ice tea
Lime slice for garnish. Serve over ice.

Pass Interference

1 oz. Lucid Absinthe
1 oz. Sobieski Vanilia Vodka
4 oz. cola
1 mint sprig Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a highball glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Rave Review!™ ORIGINAL CULINARY SPIRITS™

Rave Review!™ ORIGINAL CULINARY SPIRITS™

LAUNCHES IN NEW YORK CITY

Category-creating brand has a message for traditional beverage alcohol: Since you can’t take the heat, stay out of the kitchen.

MIAMI – October 14, 2013 – Rave Review!™ Original Culinary Spirits™, the first line of spirits produced specifically for cooking, is heading to New York City. Blending quality natural ingredients with an affordable price, Rave Review! is a truly distinctive product which will be available in NYC liquor stores in early October.

“Spirits are purchased for either drinking or cooking,” said Jim Lindner, President and CEO of Restoration Spirits, Inc., who crafted the category-creating portfolio.  “Cooking with spirits has not kept pace with the culinary evolution, so we decided to find out how spirits made for cooking would differ from those designed for drinking.”

A panel of award-winning executive chefs, food scientists and culinary experts contributed their food, their experience and their palates to develop the ultimate flavor of each product.  The chefs determined that 30% alcohol by volume was ideal for carrying the aroma and taste through the heating process. The resulting liquid lacks an alcohol bite which makes it ideal for the culinary blending of flavors and producing balanced food.

“Heat stability is one of the crucial differences between our culinary spirits and traditional beverage spirits – although ours are still delicious unheated,” said Lindner.

Additionally, the line has 25% fewer calories per serving than many beverage spirits. According to Lindner, the sugar content was purposely kept low to allow for more culinary flexibility. “There’s no taking back sweetness,” he said. “When you are in the kitchen, you know where the sugar bowl is, and with Rave Review! you can always add more.”

In New York City, the Rave Review! portfolio will be distributed by Empire Merchants.

“Empire Merchants is proud to represent Jim Lindner’s visionary new product Rave Review!,” said E. Lloyd Sobel, President and CEO, Empire Merchants, a division of The Charmer Sunbelt Group. “True innovation is the life blood of the wine and spirits industry, and Rave Review! has created an entirely new category – culinary spirits. Every professional or aspiring amateur chef should have the selection of Rave Review! in their kitchen.”

The Rave Review! Original Culinary Spirits portfolio includes:

Rave Review! ™ Original Culinary Brandy™ — Featuring a dash of oak and a hint of orange zest, our Brandy is decadent in desserts, wonderful with savory pork and poultry creations and superb for deglazing pan sauces.

Rave Review!™ Original Culinary Rum™ — Lacking the overpowering sweetness found in traditional rums, our Rum is delicious in recipes ranging from a savory Caribbean black bean dip to traditional rum balls and cake.

Rave Review!™ Original Culinary Blended Bourbon™ — With its slight smokiness and smooth vanilla finish, our Bourbon is ideal in dishes ranging from frosting to BBQ sauce. Better yet – it’s a great substitute for vanilla extract.

Rave Review!™ Original Culinary Blended Hops™ — Featuring an aroma similar to an India Pale Ale,  our Hops is a great addition to seafood dishes like steamed mussels and marinades for steak. It even gives a little extra something to roasted vegetables.

Additional flavor extensions are planned next year.

Rave Review! Original Culinary Spirits are available in 200ml bottles (SRP $9.99), and a 1L size ($17.99) is available to the trade.

About Rave Review!

Headquartered in Miami, Rave Review! Original Culinary Spirits™ has created a new category in beverage alcohol – Culinary Spirits. An award-winning panel of chefs, food scientists and culinary experts selected for their experience and diverse culinary styles helped create of a portfolio which brings the best flavors to bear for chefs – professional and amateur alike.  Rave Review! Original Culinary Spirits are available in Miami, FL and New York City. For additional information about cooking with spirits, visit RaveReviewSpirits.com.

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The Walking Dead Season 4 Cocktails

Calling all Walkers, The Walking Dead Season 4 is set to premier October 13^th. Don’t be caught unprepared.  Use one of our cocktails to give your viewing party the edge to survive the upcoming Zombie Mania.

Zombie Bite

1 oz. Lucid Absinthe

1 oz. Midori® Melon Liqueur

1 oz. lemon-lime soda

1.5 oz. pineapple juice

In a cocktail shaker add Lucid Absinthe, Midori Melon Liqueur, pineapple juice, and ice. Shake vigorously and strain into 2oz. shot glass. Splash lemon-lime soda on top and a drizzle of grenadine, and stay away from the zombies.

 

Rick’s Mind Eraser

1 oz. Lucid Absinthe

1 oz. coffee liqueur

1 oz. soda water

In a glass with ice, add coffee liqueur followed by Lucid Absinthe. Pour soda water on top. Add straw and suck drink though straw from the bottom of the glass until finished.  Just try not to actually lose your marbles like Rick.

 

 

Daryl Dixon’s Cocktail

2 oz. Sobieski Orange Vodka
1 oz. orange liquor
1.5 oz. orange juice
Shake and serve this cocktail in your favorite glass, even Merle would be impressed with this cocktail.